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Hartford, CT Local Guide

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Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Hartford, CT

Pricing Updated: 04/12/2025

Current apartment rentals in the Hartford, CT area range in price from $200 to $8,372 with an overall median price of $2,753. The three Hartford neighborhoods with the lowest median rent pricing are West Suffield at $1,400, Canton Center at $1,300, and Buckley at $1,121. Here is today’s list of the top 10 neighborhoods with the lowest median pricing for Hartford Apartments for rent:

NeighborhoodMedian PriceMin PriceAvailable Units
West Suffield$1,557$1,4004
Canton Center$1,825$1,3008
Buckley$1,935$1,12111
Outer East Hartford Manchester$1,995$88577
South End Hartford$2,002$1,150112
South End$2,021$1,150104
Northeast New London Norwich$2,030$1,08441
Somersville$2,050$1,0006
Keeney$2,173$1,12110
East Glastonbury$2,180$2,1802

Cheapest Available Hartford Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Hartford, CT is a Studio unit found at The Bentley in the Outer East Hartford Manchester neighborhood priced from $885. Garden Hill Apartments in the West End Hartford neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $900. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Hartford apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
The BentleyVintage StudioStudio,1BA$885
Garden Hill ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$900
Studios @ 270StudioStudio,1BA$920
Executive House ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$950
352 Laurel St1 bed 1 bath1BR,1BA$950
184 Sigourney StStudioStudio,1BA$975
SBM 425 LLC1Bed/ 1 bath1BR,1BA$1,050
Hollander1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,080
Sumner House1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,100
600A LLC0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$1,100

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Hartford, CT

As of April 13, 2025 the best value apartment in the Hartford area is the $1.13 price per square foot 160 Sargeant St Model at 160 Sargeant St, Unit Large 4 Bedroom in the in the West End Hartford neighborhood starting from $2,250. The second greatest value Hartford apartment is the 757 Maple Ave Model at 757 Maple Ave, Unit First floor big unit starting at $2,000 with a $1.18 price per square foot in the Barry Square neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Hartford apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
160 Sargeant St, Unit Large 4 Bedroom160 Sargeant St4BR,1BA$1.13
757 Maple Ave, Unit First floor big unit757 Maple Ave3BR,1BA$1.18
740 Prospect Ave, Unit 3rd floor740 Prospect Ave1BR,1BA$0.93
65 Oakland Ter, Unit 3rd floor65 Oakland Ter3BR,1BA$1.32
457 Franklin Ave, Unit 3S457 Franklin Ave4BR,1BA$1.19
112 Pembroke St, Unit 2112 Pembroke St2BR,1BA$1.23
20 Carlson St, Unit 320 Carlson St3BR,1BA$1.18
183-185 Babcock St, Unit 3rd floor183-185 Babcock St3BR,1BA$1.08
520 Franklin Ave, Unit 2N520 Franklin Ave1BR,1BA$1.25
352 Laurel St1 bed 1 bath1BR,1BA$1.19

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Hartford Overview

Hartford is the capital of Connecticut, but it is also known as the Insurance Capital of the World due to a large number of insurance companies headquartered here. Located in the center of the state, it is a commuter city with the majority of residents living in one of the many surrounding suburban neighborhoods. Steeped in early American history and surrounded by beautiful parks, high-end shopping, and an abundance of entertainment options, Hartford has everything you need. Whether you are looking for Hartford apartments in the newly revitalized downtown area that is bustling with young professionals and the sounds of jazz music playing in Bushnell Park, or prefer an abundance of outdoor activities in the golf course community of the North End, Hartford has it all.

Why live in Hartford, CT?

“Hartford Has It” is the city’s motto, and it is appropriate because Hartford does seem to have it all. Whether you are looking for fun, music, food, or style, you can find all of those things in the newly revitalized downtown area. The people of Hartford are making a concerted effort to grow the city into a business and cultural destination. With some of the largest insurance, research, medical, and education companies headquartered in Hartford, job opportunities continue to grow. While there are many neighborhoods surrounding the city, downtown is attracting a new generation of professionals and families.

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Location, Location, Location!

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Getting Around Hartford, CT

Walk Score®

76 / 100

Very Walkable

Most errands can be accomplished on foot

Bike Score®

57 / 100

Bikeable

Some bike infrastructure

Transit Score®

57 / 100

Good Transit

Many nearby public transportation options

What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?

  • Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address.
  • Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
  • Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Hartford Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Hartford?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Hartford is under $1,100.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Hartford?

The cheapest apartment in Hartford is 352 Laurel St which is listed at $950, while the average apartment in Hartford costs $2,753.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Hartford?

Student, low-income, and by-the-bed apartments are typically the cheapest rentals in most cities, though they require qualifying criteria to rent. There are 290 regular apartments in Hartford that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.

How do the prices of cheap apartments compare to the average apartment in Hartford?

Cheap apartments in Hartford have an average cost of $253 which is $2,500 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Hartford.

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